The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has commenced its Compartment and Supplementary Examinations 2025 in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with exams for Class XII beginning July 15 and those for Class X scheduled to continue until July 22. A total of 1,253 students are expected to appear in these examinations across the Union Territory.
The data reveals that 574 students from Class X and 679 from Class XII will participate in both compartment and improvement exams. Of these, 569 students are appearing in compartment exams due to earlier unsuccessful attempts, while 684 students are aiming to improve their past scores. The examinations provide a second chance for students to either pass their class or enhance their performance before transitioning into higher education or the job market.
To facilitate the smooth conduct of these examinations, 12 examination centres have been designated across the Islands. The CBSE’s Chennai Regional Office has already appointed Centre Superintendents to each of these locations to ensure proper management and enforcement of exam protocols. Confidential examination materials are being handled with added security, having been entrusted to identified nationalized banks and local police stations for safekeeping.
All logistical arrangements, ranging from student access, invigilation, distribution of question papers, and adherence to the examination code, have been thoroughly reviewed by local authorities. The Department of Education in the UT has worked in tandem with CBSE officials to ensure that no gaps exist in operational preparedness.
The administration has taken additional measures to accommodate students from remote islands, ensuring that transportation and boarding issues do not become hurdles in their educational journey. Special attention has also been paid to the maintenance of exam room integrity, compliance with time schedules, and avoidance of malpractices.
The CBSE compartment and improvement exams are often a critical lifeline for students who seek to move ahead in their academic path without repeating an entire academic year. For many students in remote island regions, the opportunity to retake exams under proper guidance and regulation enhances their chances of pursuing higher education and job opportunities both in mainland India and abroad.
Given the logistical complexities of conducting national-level examinations in an island territory, the administration’s effort to synchronize CBSE’s national framework with local execution has been pivotal. Officials expect a smooth exam cycle over the coming week and are committed to providing all necessary support to students and their families during this period.
